The APS Parents' Society has been supporting the school for many years, raising significant sums of money through events and fundraisers to buy equipment, experiences and activities to benefit the boys during their years at APS, as well as to support several charities.
The society has three key aims:
Co-Chairs: Richard Sullivan, Rachel Ibbett, Rebecca Loudon, Victoria Mellor
Secretary: Charlotte Burgess-Green
Treasurer: Swapna Muthyapu
Membership of the Society is open to any parents or guardians of our pupils and is supported by the Senior Management and teaching staff at the school. We encourage and welcome contributions from all parents and guardians – whether it is volunteering your time or contributing gifts or prizes for raffles and events.
The Society meets at least once each term, typically on a Friday morning at the Marlborough Road site. Any parent or guardian is welcome to attend. A member of Senior Management also attends each meeting to act as the school liaison.
Each year group has two class reps who operate WhatsApp groups to share information and updates about the Society and general day-to-day reminders.
To find out more about the Society please email chair@apssociety.org.uk or speak to your class rep or a committee member.
The Society delivers a range of fundraising events, activities and initiatives throughout the year. In 2024/25, the following was achieved:
The Society collaborates closely with the school to understand any priorities for the boys in which our fundraising efforts can support. Each class is automatically allocated £100 at the beginning of the school term for the respective teacher to use, for example on equipment or activities for wet days.
Over the last 12 months, the Society has been able to invest in the following items and activities:
The Society has planned the following events for 2025/26. We may add other events to the calendar throughout the year – your class reps will keep you informed.
| Date | Event | Time / details |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 12 September | APS Society coffee morning | 8:45–9:30am at Marlborough Road |
| Friday 26 September | APS Society cake sale | During the school day at Marlborough Road |
| Wednesday 15 October | APS Society Halloween afternoon | Across sites |
| Sunday 30 November | APS Society Christmas Fair | 2–4pm |
| Friday 13 February | APS Society cake sale | During the school day at Marlborough Road |
| Wednesday 1 April | Chocolate bingo afternoon for Prep | |
| Thursday 2 April | EYFS and Pre-Prep Easter Bonnet Parade and Egg Hunt (eggs provided by the APS Society) | 9am on Bell Field |
| Sunday 28 June | APS Society Summer Fair | 12–3pm at Marlborough Road |
Pre-loved sales and fundraising raffles run alongside each community breakfast.
| Date | Event | Time / details |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 26 September | Year 2 and Year 3 Community Breakfast | 8:30–9:30am, Marlborough Road Hall |
| Friday 27 February | Year 4 and Year 5 Community Breakfast | 8:30–9:30am, Marlborough Road Hall |
| Friday 12 June | Reception and Year 1 Community Breakfast | 8:30–9:30am, Marlborough Road Hall |
We have a Preloved Uniform Shop on the balcony in the assembly hall at Marlborough Road, which is open at least monthly, usually to coincide with other school or Society events. The proceeds from the shop go towards funding the events and activities the Society puts on for the boys.
